The Transportation Security Administration recently announced that the fee for its PreCheck program for travelers has dropped from $85 to $78 for both enrollment and renewal. Show The program allows travelers to go through an expedited security screening process at U.S. airports. They do not have to remove shoes, jackets or belts, and electronics and liquids can stay in carry-on bags. Enrollees get a five-year membership that can be renewed. In October, 91 percent of PreCheck passengers waited less than five minutes at airport security checkpoints nationwide, according to the TSA. “For individuals and families with plans to fly this holiday season, now is the time to enroll or renew in TSA PreCheck,” TSA Administrator David Pekoske said in a statement. “TSA PreCheck offers significant benefits to those who meet its enrollment standards—less physical contact, fewer items on the conveyor belt and faster screening.” Travelers may submit an online application at tsa.gov/precheck and schedule an appointment at an enrollment center; one of these centers is located at Pittsburgh International Airport. Appointments take about 10 minutes. Applicants must provide biometric and biographic information, including electronic fingerprinting, that TSA uses to conduct a security threat assessment. Most applicants receive their Known Traveler Number (KTN) in about three to five days. Travelers must add their KTN to their flight reservations to use the PreCheck security line. Global Entry is a risk-based approach to facilitate the entry of pre-approved travelers. Applicants may not qualify for Global Entry participation if they:
What can I do if I was denied because of a prior firearm purchase denial?You can visit the FBI website for additional information (https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/nics/national-instant-criminal-background-check-system-nics-appeals-vaf).
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FBI CJIS Division (When submitting a challenge via mail, include your NICS Transaction Number (NTN) or State Transaction Number (STN). Failure to include these numbers will delay processing.) Can I join Global Entry if I am not a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident?Global Entry is also available to citizens of the Netherlands who are enrolled in FLUX and Korean Smart Entry Service members. Citizens of Germany, Panama, and Mexico may also apply for Global Entry. Canadian NEXUS members have Global Entry benefits, but are not eligible to join. Are all U.S. visa classifications eligible for participation in Global Entry?If your country has a bilateral trusted traveler arrangement with CBP, you may participate in Global Entry provided you are not entering the U.S. under one of the following visa categories:
Using Global EntryWhat do I do if the Global Entry kiosk issues me a receipt marked with an "X"?If the kiosk receipt has an "X" printed on it, you must report to a CBP officer at the nearest staffed CBP passport control booth. You do not have to get back in line. The CBP officer at the passport control booth will review your documents, determine the reason for the "X" and either release you from there or refer you to "secondary" for additional processing. The "X" can mean many different things: random inspection; your fingerprints may not have matched; or other issues. You must have the "X" cleared before proceeding to the exit control point or you will be directed back to passport control for processing. The kiosk receipt shows the CBP officer that you have successfully used the kiosk. What do I do if the Global Entry kiosk issues me a receipt marked with an "O"?If the kiosk receipt has an "O" printed on it, you have declared something. You must collect your luggage and proceed to the exit point to meet with an officer to discuss the declaration. Do Global Entry benefits allow head-of-the-line privilege at U.S. airports where Global Entry kiosks are not available?The head of the line privilege is only available at U.S. airports that have Global Entry kiosks. The head-of-the-line privilege is reserved for program members if the kiosks are out of service, if a member gets referred to a CBP officer, and at the exit points. As a U.S. lawful permanent resident, which document do I use at the Global Entry kiosk?U.S. lawful permanent residents must use their I-551 permanent resident card at the Global Entry kiosk. Must I declare food items or products when using the Global Entry kiosk?Yes. You must declare all agricultural products that you bring into the U.S. Failure to declare agricultural products can result in up to $10,000 in fines and penalties. For additional information, click here. As a Global Entry member, am I required to use the Global Entry kiosk when entering the United States?No. Global Entry members can choose not to use the kiosk and can be processed by CBP officers. My travel companions (children, spouse or co-travelers) are not Global Entry members; can they come through the Global Entry kiosk with me?No, only Global Entry members can use the Global Entry kiosk. What do I do if I have a disability and need assistance during my interview for Global Entry?After you have submitted your application and scheduled an interview at a Global Entry Enrollment Center, contact the Global Entry Enrollment Center where your interview is scheduled to request a reasonable modification or auxiliary aid or service to complete the Global Entry application process. Requests for a modification, aid, or service should be made as soon as possible and prior to the date of an interview to allow sufficient time for making the appropriate arrangements at the interview location. Partner Expedited Travel ProgramsI am a U.S. citizen enrolled in Global Entry, what benefits do I have for expedited entry?U.S. Citizens enrolled in Global Entry may use the Smartgate system when entering Australia without registration. U.S. Citizens may apply for the Dutch FLUX program, the Korean SES program, Panama's Global Pass or the Mexican Viajero Confiable program for expedited entry into those countries. Additional fees and enrollment interviews will apply. Where can I find more information about TSA PreCheck Expedited Screening?The Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) PreCheck allows for expedited airport screening at TSA checkpoints in specific airports. Global Entry members are eligible for TSA PreCheck benefits. For more information about TSA PreCheck, click here. I am a Korean citizen, can I apply for Global Entry?Yes, Korean citizens may now apply for Global Entry. Korean citizens must first enroll in the Smart Entry Service (SES) program operated by the Korean Immigration Service. As a Korean citizen, what is the process to become a Global Entry member?Korean citizens submit Global Entry applications through the Korean Government's website. After submitting the Global Entry application, Korean applicants must then create a Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) account. Applicants will log into the account and pay the $100 Global Entry application fee. Once conditionally approval status is granted, applicants will be invited to schedule a Global Entry interview through their TTP account at one of the Global Entry enrollment centers to complete the enrollment process. Does the Korean SES program have a minimum age requirement?Yes. In order to participate in Global Entry, Korean applicants must be at least 17 years of age. Can U.S. citizens apply for the Korean SES program?Yes. U.S. citizens may apply for the Korean SES program. Applications for SES may be submitted through the TTP website. Once conditionally approved in the SES program, applicants must visit an SES enrollment center (in Korea) to complete the enrollment process and pay the fee. The SES fee for U.S. citizens is $100 (this is in addition to the $100 Global Entry fee). If you have additional questions or for more information on the Trusted Traveler Programs, please click here. Global Entry Membership InformationWhere do I find my Trusted Traveler membership number?Find your Trusted Traveler's membership number by logging into your Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) account. The membership number is listed toward the top of the page. The membership number, also known as your PASS ID, is also on the back of Trusted Traveler cards. I am a current Global Entry member. How do I update my passport information?All Global Entry members can update their passport information through their TTP account. Click on "Update Documents." If the passport update involves a name change, you must visit a Global Entry enrollment center to update your information. How do I obtain a copy of my FBI Identity History Summary?If you would like a copy of your Identity History Summary, you may submit a request to the FBI. The FBI offers three options for requesting your summary or proof that a summary doesn't exist. For more information, please read the the How to Challenge and How to Obtain Your FBI Identity History Summary brochure. How do I challenge my FBI Identity History Summary?If you believe your Identity History Summary contains inaccurate or incomplete information, you may request a change or correction by contacting the agency or agencies that originally submitted the information to the FBI. However, most states require that changes ot Identity History Summary information be processed through their respective state centralized agency (State Identification Bureau). For the State Identification Bureau listing refer to: www.fbi.gov/checks. For more information, please read the How to Challenge and How to Obtain Your FBI Identity History Summary brochure. Renewing Global Entry MembershipHow do I renew my Global Entry membership?You become eligible to renew your membership one year prior to program expiration. If you submit a renewal application before your membership expires, you will be able to continue to use benefits up to 24 months after your membership expiration date, if your renewal does not get processed in time. Follow these steps to renew Global Entry membership:
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